Calendar of Events
Find out what’s happening in the South Valley with our community calendar
Monday
Line Dancing
• Enjoy line dancing from 6 to 8 p.m., at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin. Beginners start at the beginning of the hour. Cost is $5. Details: Denise Vaccaro, [email protected], (650) 400-6944.
Grief Counseling
• The Visiting Nurses Association Hospice support group helps people deal with emotions that come from losing a loved one. The group meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the San Martin Presbyterian Church, 13200 Lincoln Ave. Details: (831) 236-1015.
Second Monday
Parkinson’s Support Group
• This meeting supports those affected by Parkinson’s disease, including family members and caretakers. The group meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Merrill Gardens in Gilroy. Details: please call (408) 691-5982.
Second, fourth Monday
Lions Club Morgan Hill
• The Lions Club meets at Mama Mia’s, 275 E. Dunne Ave., at 7 p.m. They focus on programs and services for the blind and visually impaired, and other programs. Details: (408) 723-1018.
Tuesday
Bingo
• Games played at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m.
Meditation, Yoga Sutra Study
• Join others for meditation and inspiration from the Yoga Sutras, from 1 to 2 p.m., 8347 Church St. New and experienced students are welcome. Required reading: “The Science of Self-Realization. Session is free, though donations are accepted. Details: (408) 842-0208.
Kiwanis Club
• The Morgan Hill Kiwanis Club meets at 7 p.m. at Mama Mia’s Restaurant, 275 E. Dunne Ave. Details: Margaret Graham at [email protected].
First, Third Tuesday
San Martin Lions Club
• Meetings are at 7 p.m. virtually and occasionally on-site at 12415 Murphy Ave. The group supports local and global activities. Details: [email protected].
Tuesday and Thursday
Gilroy Historical Museum Open
• The Museum, 195 Fifth St., open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
work2future Orientations
• Attend orientation at 2:30 p.m. at 379 Tomkins Court. work2future helps Santa Clara County residents acquire skills and coaching needed to find a job, get a promotion, or start a career. Details: (408) 758-3477 or work2future.org.
Wednesday
Wind Symphony Meets
• The Morgan Hill Wind Symphony meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Grace Hill Church, 16970 DeWitt Ave. Bring your instrument. Details: www.mhws.org.
South Bay Singers Rehearse
• Rehearse from 7 to 9:15 p.m. through Nov. 29 at Grace Hill Church, 16970 DeWitt Ave. Concerts are Dec. 2 and 3.
Second Wednesday
South Valley Wood Workers
• Club meets at 7 p.m., 9598 Ruth Lane, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 463-9030.
Fourth Wednesday
Embroiderers Guild of America
• The Gavilan Hills Chapter seeks new members. They meet at 10 a.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Proof of vaccination is required. Masks required indoors. The mission of the EGA is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage.
First, second, fourth Wednesday
Learn About Scouts
• Troop 730 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Center on W. Dunne Ave. Boys and girls interested in learning more about scouting are invited to drop in to meet the troop. Details www.troopwebhost.org/Troop730MorganHill.
Thursday
Duplicate Bridge
• Bridge games are held at 10 a.m. at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Details: (408) 921-8512 or email [email protected]. Also, Stone’s online duplicate game are held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:25 p.m. on BBO.
Gilroy Ladies Gavilan Niners
• Golfing group seeks new members. Details (408) 832-6372.
Grief Support Group
• This Bible-based meeting supports parents who lost a child. They meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Email [email protected] for details.
Second Thursday
Pacheco Pass 4-H Club
• Meets at 7 p.m. at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. Serves youths 5 to 19. They also need adult volunteers. Details: [email protected] or (408) 472-6952 or visit www.facebook.com/PachecoPass4H.
Third Thursday
Women in Touch ll
• Meetings are held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. include lunch and entertainment at the Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. Price is $35 and reservation required. Details: [email protected]. Visit www.womenintouchll.org.
Saturday
Running Group, Club Run
• The South Valley Running Club hosts a group run at 8 a.m. Various distances. All levels welcome. Membership is not required. Details: www.svrchome.org.
Morning Bike Ride
• Weekly co-ed, no-drop ride averaging 25 miles. Meet at Bike Therapy, 17540 Depot St. at 7:30 a.m. in Morgan Hill. Road bike and drop handlebars required.
Farmers’ Market
• The Morgan Hill Farmers’ Market unites farmers, food producers and consumers from Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and Hollister from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Third and Depot streets. A family-friendly Kids Craft is included with fun projects to delight all ages. Parking is available at the Caltrain depot, via Butterfield Boulevard.
Tour Morgan Hill Museum
• The Morgan Hill Museum and Hiram Morgan Hill House are open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with docents giving tours. Learn about the city’s history and see some new additions. The Villa Mira Monte grounds are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Visitors can enjoy the Centennial History Trail and the rose garden at leisure.
Gilroy Ukulele Jam
• Meets at 8:30 a.m. at Cafe 152 Bread Co., 60 4th St., corner of 4th & Eigleberry streets, Gilroy. All levels of players welcome. Play and sing and have fun. Don’t be shy and don’t wait.
First, Second Saturday
Gilroy Museum
• The Gilroy Museum has added hours and is now open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Second Saturday
Downtown Walking Tours
• Enjoy a free historic tour of downtown hosted by the Morgan Hill Historical Society from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Morgan Hill Parking Garage (3rd Street off Monterey Road). No reservations required. Learn more: www.morganhillhistoricalsociety.org.
Daughters of the Amer. Revolution
• Members from Hollister, Gilroy, San Juan Bautista and Morgan Hill meet at 10 a.m. (through May). The DAR is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s volunteer service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. Visit them at www.gilroy.californiadar.org. Details: [email protected].
Oct. 28
Kidz Fest & Trick-or-Treat
• Downtown Morgan Hill invites all South Valley families to enjoy the Halloween-inspired activities, a kids’ area with outdoor games, and a lounge area with picnic tables and outdoor seating.
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Event Activities
• 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Safe Trick-or-Treat
• 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free Outdoor Movie Featuring “Addams Family” on East 3rd Street. Bring a lawn chair and blanket. Businesses or nonprofits, interested in handing out candy, contact the downtown association.
La Ofrenda Festival
• The inaugural Dia de los Muertos celebration and wellness fair will be held from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Gilroy. Vibrant altars, a community bike ride, music performances, and local artistry celebrate the bonds between the living an deceased in this Latino cultural event. Visit www.mrfuchila.com/laofrendafestival for details.
Oct. 29
Mattress Sale Fundraiser
• The Sobrato High School and Martin Murphy Middle Schools extracurricular band programs fundraiser will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the high school, 401 Burnett Ave. Twins from $199, full from $229, queen from $299 and king from $399. Delivery available and all forms of payment accepted; financing available. Every purchase benefits the music department.
Nov. 2
Jazz at Gavilan
• The Sobrato High School Jazz Band with the Dahveed Behroozi Quartet featuring trumpeter Mike Olmos takes place at 7 p.m. at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Tickets are $25, free for students and available at bit.ly/gavjazznov2.
Nov. 4
Have Coffee with Mayor Marie
• Have coffee with Mayor Marie Blankley at 9:30 a.m. in the council chambers, 7351 Rosanna St. She will discuss code enforcement, types of complaints, how they respond and obstacles to enforcement.
Free Gardening Class
• Learn how to grow onions, shallots, leeks and garlic from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the South County Teaching and Demonstration Garden, 80 Highland Ave., San Martin. These are easy to grow winter crops, even for the beginning gardener, if you follow a few basic tips. You will also plant seeds to bring home for your own garden. Presented by UCCE Master Gardeners of South County.
Nov. 4 & 5
Christmas at Villa Mira Monte
• The 29th Holiday Boutique at Villa Mira Monte takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Morgan Hill House, 17860 Monterey Road. The free event includes holiday gifts and treasures, fabric and crocheted bags, honey, antique tea cups, lavender, custom jewelry, cards, woodworking, paper crafts, furnishings, wine charms, baskets, dolls, aprons, spinners, tumblers, ornaments, spider art and three Christmas tree raffles. It benefits the Morgan Hill Historical Society’s programs to enhance the community’s knowledge of its history and by being the keeper of Villa Mira Monte, a beautiful property that houses The Morgan Hill House (the historic registered 1884 Victorian home), The Morgan Hill Museum (the 1911 home of the Acton family), The 2006 Centennial History Trail (a landscaped spiral of 100 of the most important events in Morgan Hill’s and the nation’s history) and the Rose Gardens. Details: www.morganhillhistoricalsociety.org.
Nov. 18
Free Gardening Class
• Now is the time to start planning your wildflower garden. Learn how to identify, plant and manage your wildflower garden from 10:30 to 11:30 .m. at the Gilroy Library, 350 w. Sixth St. Find out how to be successful at scattering their seeds to create a beautiful and beneficial habitat. Presented by UCCE Master Gardener Carol Peck.